Time: 35 minutes         Servings: 4

 

One of the best salty snacks or side dishes that I love to have is Parmesan Garlic Roasted Potatoes. This recipe is very easy to make and it does not require a lot of time to prepare.

 

These roasted potatoes are rich in flavor thanks to the amazing seasoning and other ingredients, like garlic and parsley. The texture of these special potatoes is crispy from the outside and very soft on the inside.

 

If you are following a special diet, this recipe is suitable for you. To elaborate more, people who follow a gluten-free diet or they are vegan, they are going to be pleased with this side-dish. Finally, these potatoes are allergy friendly thanks to the simple ingredients used.

 

Parmesan Garlic Roasted potatoes is easy to make with ingredients that are available in your house and everywhere. The main ingredient is potatoes. They are well seasoned and baked to have a crispy texture in the oven. Thanks to its few available ingredients, this recipe is also cost-friendly. There are not many ingredient and they are not expensive.

 

Because they are baked in the oven and not fried, this recipe is actually very healthy. Here are some nutrition facts about it. There roasted potatoes contain 360 kcal Calories, 57g of Carbohydrates: 57g, 9g of Protein: 9g. In addition to this, it contains 12g of Fat in which 4 g are saturated. Then, you have 1g of Polyunsaturated, 6 g of Monounsaturated Fat, and 0.1g of Trans Fat. Because of olive oil and butter, this recipe contains 13 mg of Cholesterol. You also have 208 mg of Sodium, 1587 mg of Potassium, 6g of Fiber, 4g of Sugar, and some vitamins; like Vitamin A (173IU) and Vitamin C (31mg). Finally, you can find 127 mg of Calcium and 3 mg of Iron.

 

You can serve these Parmesan garlic roasted potatoes with any meal of your choice. For instance, you can serve it with barbecue or with a yummy casserole. For other serving options, check below. You are going to enjoy this side dish. It is a must-try.

 

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 pounds of halved red potatoes,
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 5 cloves minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/3 c grated Parmesan cheese
• Kosher salt & black pepper,
• 2 tsps of unsalted butter
• 2 tsps chopped parsley leaves

 

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Prepare your oven by turning it on at 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
2. Spray your baking sheet with non-stick spray.
3. Place the halved potatoes in a bowl.
4. Add in garlic, thyme, oregano, basil, olive oil, and parmesan.
5. According to your taste, add a sprinkle of salt and pepper.
6. Combine everything together while making sure that your potatoes are well-covered with other ingredients.
7. Spread the potatoes side up in an even layer on the prepared baking sheet.
8. Put them in the oven to bake between 25 to 30 minutes.
9. You can turn the on the other side once you reasch half the time. You should obtain a golden brown color on each side.
10. On the stove or in a microwave, melt some butter before you serve.

 

 

Notes:

• To obtain the best crispiness, it is recommended to use Yukon gold potatoes or Russet Potatoes. They are starchy which contributes to the texture. However, if you use other potatoes like new ones, your dish won’t be as crispy as you want.
• Make sure to cut your potatoes evenly. So, that they are cooked at the same time.
• The size of potatoes controls the time of cooking. Make sure to check if they are on the right texture by inserting a fork.
• You can’t make these potatoes ahead of time, they will lose their crispiness and become soggy.
• Do not use a lot of olive oil to prevent the potatoes from becoming soggy.

 

 

Things you can change in this recipe:

• If you want to make this dish spicy, add some cayenne pepper.
• To make it cheesier, add grated mozzarella mix on top of the potatoes.
• To make it more flavourful, you can add some herbs like dried oregano, thyme or basil.
• Instead of spraying the baking sheet with baking spray, you can grease it with oil.

 

Servings:

• You can serve these delicious potatoes with mac and cheese.
• They can be served with a salad.
• Parmesan garlic Roasted Potatoes can be served with dinner rolls warm bread.

 

How to store?

• You can keep these roasted potatoes for a maximum of 5 days in an airtight container in the fridge.
• You can reheat them on the stove, in a microwave or oven with a little bit of olive oil.